MPA / M.Mus (Master of Performing Arts / Music)
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Advanced performance and scholarship in Indian classical and contemporary performing arts. University faculty posts (requiring UGC NET) and AIR/Doordarshan artist grading provide the stable income routes.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry after
- Graduation
- Entrance exam
- CUET PG
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Not required
About this course
Advanced performance study requires sustained practice. Compare specialisation, mentorship and performance opportunities.
Indicative eligibility: A recognised performing-arts or accepted related bachelor degree; audition may apply.
Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.
Course overview
Advanced performance and scholarship in Indian classical and contemporary performing arts. University faculty posts (requiring UGC NET) and AIR/Doordarshan artist grading provide the stable income routes.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. BPA, B.Mus or equivalent with performance proficiency.
How you get in. Audition and institute entrance, CUET PG.
How it is studied. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Universities and music colleges
- Cultural organisations and Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Performance companies
- Film and OTT music production
- Private academies
- Doordarshan and All India Radio
What you can study next.
- Ph.D in Music/Dance
- UGC NET in Performing Arts
- Senior artist grading (AIR/Doordarshan)
- Advanced gharana training
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 25,000 - 50,000 per month.
Typical duration. 2 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation | Any | — | performance proficiency |
Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.
Entrance exams for this course
An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.
Careers this course leads to
5 routes mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Before and after this course
Courses that lead here
Common questions
Who can apply for MPA / M.Mus (Master of Performing Arts / Music)?
BPA, B.Mus or equivalent with performance proficiency. Admission is through Audition and institute entrance, CUET PG.
How long does MPA / M.Mus (Master of Performing Arts / Music) take?
2 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.
What does MPA / M.Mus (Master of Performing Arts / Music) cost?
Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after MPA / M.Mus (Master of Performing Arts / Music)?
Ph.D in Music/Dance, UGC NET in Performing Arts, Senior artist grading (AIR/Doordarshan), Advanced gharana training.
Turn this into a decision you can defend
Compare the route, follow where it actually leads, and keep one alternative in view before you apply.